storytelling — Experience Points Podcast

On today’s episode, we’ll answer the question: What is the Game State? Determining the “game state” is often one of the questions that designers and developers will ask themselves when determining how to take a design or iterate on the development of a game. The game’s state is important to understand from a design perspective. But what role does understanding the “game state” play for educators, instructors, and trainers using games-based learning?

game stateDave EngAugust 11, 2024game state, game mechanics, player experience, learning outcomes, storytelling, narrative, gamemasters, NPCsComment

Episode 76 Designing learning games with players in mind

On today’s episode we’ll cover designing learning games with players in mind. Games are powerful tools for teaching; entertaining; and learning. Playing games is almost always an enjoyable activity. However, designing educational games with the audience – otherwise known as players - in mind can be incredibly challenging.

educational game designDave EngJanuary 1, 2023diversity, learning styles, motivation, goals, competencies, experiential, feedback loop, challenges, theme, storytelling, educational game design, assessmentComment